1 Glad as the morning, swift as the light,
Heralds of Zion go forth in might;
Over the mountain, over the deep,
Go where the heathen weep.

Chorus:
Far and wide the Sabbath music roll,
Peace and joy for each benighted soul,
Labor and triumph, God will provide,
Tell them, tell them, tell them that Jesus died.

2 Earnest and eager, glad hearts of youth,
Soft hands of childhood, speed on the truth;
List to the children over the sea,
Crying for help from thee. [Chorus]

3 Free as the sunshine, wide as its ray,
Tidings of gladness, haste on your way,
Healing the sorrow, loosing the chain,
Teaching that Christ shall reign. [Chorus]

4 Clothed with salvation, shielded with might,
Heralds of Zion, bear on the light,
Over the desert, waiting for thee,
See how the shadows flee. [Chorus]